Google is getting back to work on Chrome updates

Chrome 81 will be released in April and Chrome 83 will arrive in mid-May

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After recently making the decision topause all Chrome updatesto ensure stability,Googlehas now announced that it is once again ready to resume work on its browser andoperating system.

The reason behind the cancellation was to avoid causing severe disruptions to web developers, system administrators,Google’s engineers and the countless number of peopleworking from homeduring the coronavirus outbreak.

Now though, Google has revealed in ablog postthat future Chrome releases are coming, albeit with an updated release schedule.

Chrome updates

According to Google, beginning next week the current Chrome 80 release will begin receiving newsecurity updates.

Chrome 81, which was initially scheduled for a March 17th release, has been rescheduled for April 7 and Chrome 83 will release in mid-May.

Earlier this week, Director of technical program management at Google, Jason Kersey said that the company willskip version 82 of Chromeand the features planned for it will find their way into Chrome 83.

Pausing updates during this trying time made a great deal of sense to avoid disruption but now that the Chrome development team has adjusted toworking remotely, Google’s browser will once again receive security updates and new versions will continue development.

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After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.

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